By Paul McElwee A DONEGAL businessman and prostate cancer survivor will begin the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend by undertaking on a fundraising walk for a cancer charity. Joe Coyle, a native of Downings now residing in Mountcharles, is undertaking the 100km journey along with his friend Thomas Given, taking the pair from Donegal Bay […]
Parenting Column: When it comes to school activities, it’s almost impossible to keep on top of everything
Juggling all the activities offered in primary school is tough. I regularly get calls from the school to ask if I can drop down my daughter’s guitar for orchestra practice. I am humbly resigned to the fact that these calls are inevitable, given my general disorganisation. I do feel guilty that the poor secretary has […]
Milford footpath needs highlighted again
ALL possible efforts should be made to get funding for footpaths and pedestrian crossings in Milford – that’s the call from Cllr. Liam Blaney. Raising the issue at the March meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, he pointed out that both improved and new footpaths are needed. He highlighted the road from the Lidl retail […]
Society of St. Paul opens new premises in Letterkenny
IT was the day several months after one door closed that the same door opened to reveal the faith of a community. In December, the long established Veritas religious store shut up shop in Letterkenny. It appeared to signal the end of a presence for the devout on the town’s Main Street. But within weeks […]
Letterkenny Gaels Drama Group takes to the stage with comedy play
THE talented drama group at Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn have a proud tradition for delivering memorable productions – and so it’s no surprise that tickets are selling fast for their latest show which takes to the stage this week. Commencing on Tuesday, March 25, the group will perform the hilarious Jimmy Keary comedy play, ‘The Two […]
Ireland’s oldest person has passed away at 109 years old
By Dionne Meehan IRELAND’S oldest person, Castlefinn woman Ruby Druce, has passed away. Advertisement Named as Ireland’s oldest person last August following the death of Galway woman Phyllis Furness, Ms Druce celebrated her 109th birthday on New Year’s Eve. Born and raised in Castlefinn, Ruby came to live in Letterkenny with her niece Margo […]
Six Donegal garda stations without an assigned Garda
A NEW report has found that six garda stations in Donegal are without an assigned Garda. The analysis by the Irish Independent revealed that nationally, the number of small rural stations without an assigned officer increased from nine to 56 last year. The analysis of figures from the Department of Justice also reveals that close to a […]
Weather: Dry and mostly cloudy day
THIS morning will be dry and mostly cloudy. During this afternoon, showers or longer spells of rain will develop. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with mostly light or variable breezes. Fresh to […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Lucas MacDonald delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com Saturday, March 15, 1975 Farmers oppose Gweedore airstrip “We are holding on to our grazing lands and will continue our traditional type of farming. We will […]
Applications now open for the National Lottery Good Cause Awards 2025
THE National Lottery has officially launched this year’s National Lottery Good Causes Awards, which honours the inspiring work and achievements of projects, clubs and individuals all over Ireland, who, with the help of National Lottery Good Causes funding, have had an extraordinary impact on their local communities. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, […]